Reviewed by: 雪花
I was disappointed that I couldn't see much of Mount Aso because it was covered in clouds. I heard that a few lucky people managed to catch a glimpse, but for the rest, it seemed like all they could see was a white landscape filled with clouds.
Takachiho Gorge was a beautiful place, and I was satisfied because the rain stopped just in time for us to enjoy it. For lunch, we had planned to have chicken, but there was only enough for one person, which caused a delay in cooking as the fire seemed to burn down quite a bit. There was no explanation during lunch, so as someone who isn't good with spicy food, I ended up with a small dish that was so spicy it brought me to tears, leaving me with not-so-great memories. I tried to alleviate the spiciness with dessert, but it wasn't very sweet either, so all I remember is how spicy everything was. It was a frustrating lunch where the meat and vegetables didn't cook well either.
The boats at Takachiho Gorge are mostly by reservation, so you need to book in advance. However, considering the bus departure time, it felt like there wasn't much time to enjoy the boat ride. On holidays, it's 5,100 yen for 30 minutes, and whether you can secure that time on the boat depends on how quickly you eat lunch, but I don't think there's much leeway. The reservation time is fixed, so arriving early doesn't guarantee an early ride, and if you're late, your riding time decreases, making it seem like there are many restrictions for group activities. Yet, it felt like there was too much time to spare for browsing souvenir shops. Many people seemed to be waiting around until departure time.
At Amano Iwato Shrine, there was a strong sense of time pressure. I felt that we should have allocated a bit more time to Takachiho Gorge. It takes about five minutes to walk from the parking lot to the shrine, around ten minutes to receive guidance and see Amano Iwato, and then about fifteen minutes to get to Amano Tawara. The guidance time is fixed, so you have to wait accordingly. The round trip from the shrine to the parking lot takes ten minutes, receiving guidance takes another ten minutes, and the round trip to Amano Tawara takes thirty minutes, which means a total of at least fifty minutes is definitely consumed at this point. Although the stay is supposed to be an hour and a half, considering group activities, there’s only about an hour and twenty minutes left, and with fifty minutes already taken up, that leaves only about thirty minutes of leeway. It would be ideal to arrive on time for the guidance, but since the bus arrival times may not be as scheduled, I think waiting times are unavoidable. I feel it would be awkward to leave without seeing Amano Iwato after coming to the shrine, and if waiting for guidance takes up time, it will eat into that thirty minutes of leeway. Additionally, while the way to Amano Tawara is downhill, the return is uphill. For those who can walk easily, it might be possible to make the round trip in thirty minutes, but after getting tired at Takachiho Gorge, going down and then back up is not a friendly time allocation for older individuals. There are souvenir shops lined up in front of the shrine, but there was hardly any time to look around. Of course, there was no time to visit Higashihongu either. I thought there should have been a better consideration for travel time in the schedule.
Overall, we were able to cover the sights we wanted to see, and the guide was considerate in making it enjoyable and allowing for relaxation after tiring activities, which was satisfying. However, I felt it was really disappointing that if only the time allocation had been a bit more thoughtful, it could have been perfect.
阿蘇山は雲に覆われていたのでほとんど何もみることが出来ず残念でした。
ごく一部の幸運を持っていた方は少し見れたということでしたが、それ以外の方は雲で真っ白な風景しか見れていないようでした。
高千穂峡は景観のいいところだったので、天気もなんとか雨がやんでくれたので満足できるくらい楽しめました。
お昼は同行者共に鶏肉をという話になっていたのですが、1人分しか鶏肉になっていなかったので取り換えるのに時間がかかっていたせいで焼く為の火がだいぶ燃えたような気がするのが残念だったような気がします。
お昼は説明は何もないので、辛いのが苦手な私には小皿の品がなんなのかわからず口にして涙が出るほど辛い物であまりいい思い出にはならなかったです。
辛いのをなんとかしたくてデザートを口にしてみましたが、そちらもあまり甘味があるわけでもなく、とにかく辛かった思い出しか残らなかったです。
肉や野菜もうまく焼けなかったりモヤモヤすることが多いお昼の時間でした。
高千穂峡のボートはほぼ予約制なので、事前に予約するしかないですがバスの出発時間を考えるとあまりボートを楽しんでいる時間はないように感じました。
休日5100円で30分で、30分ボートに乗っている時間を確保できるのかというとお昼を食べる速さにもよると思いますがあまり余裕はないと思います。
予約時間も決まっていますので、早くいったから早く乗れるわけでもないですし、遅れていったら遅れた分乗れる時間が少なくなるので団体行動で乗るには制約がどうしても多そうな気がしました。
だからといってお土産屋さんを見て回るには時間が多すぎる気がします。
出発時間まで時間を持て余している方が多かったように思います。
天岩戸神社はとにかく時間がない感じが強かったです。
高千穂峡の時間をこっちにもう少し当てた方がよかったのでは?という感じがします。
駐車場から天岩戸神社まで5分ほど、天岩戸の案内を受けて天岩戸を見るのに10分ほど、その後天安河原に行くのに15分くらいかかります。
天岩戸の案内時間は決まっているので、そちらに合わせて待ち時間が発生します。
天岩戸神社から駐車場まで往復10分、案内を受けるて10分、天安河原を往復するのに30分でこの時点で合計50分は確実に時間が消えていきます。
滞在時間は1時間半ということですが、団体行動を考えると1時間20分くらいしか時間がない中で50分も確実にとられるコースだと30分くらいの猶予しか与えられていない中、案内がすぐ始まる時間に現地に到着できればいいですがバスの到着時間は予定表通りではないので、どうしても待ち時間が発生すると思います。
天岩戸神社にきているのに天岩戸を見ないで帰るのは微妙だと思いますし、結局案内を受けるのに待機する時間が発生すると30分しか猶予がない中から待ち時間分が消費されていきます。
さらに天安河原は行きは下り坂ですが、帰りは上り坂です。
足が丈夫ですいすい歩ける方であれば往復30分で帰ってこれるかもしれませんが、高千穂峡で疲れている状態で下って上っては、ある程度年齢を重ねている人には優しくない時間配分だと思います。
神社前にはお土産屋さんなども並んでいますが、見る時間はほぼないくらいでした。
もちろん東本宮を見に行く時間もありません。
もう少し移動時間を考えた時間配分があってもいいのではないかと思いました。
おおむね景色など行きたいところはカバーできていましたし、ガイドの方も楽しくなるように、疲れたあとはゆったり過ごせるようになど考慮されていたのでそのあたりは満足できるものではありましたが、時間配分がもう少し考慮されていれば最高だったのになというのがとにかく残念な感じでした。
ツアー中はおおよそ阿蘇山火口をあまり歩かなくても、1万歩ほど歩くので歩きやすい靴で行くことが大事だと思います。
河原に行かれる方は下り上りがあるので時間配分に注意が必要です。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/04 |
Reviewed by: どてっち
There were 15 participants, 6 of whom were Japanese, and the rest included Chinese, Korean, and a young white male whose nationality is unclear. A Chinese and English interpreter also accompanied us. I was able to have a conversation in broken English with a Korean woman sitting next to me on the bus, which was enjoyable. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn't see the Aso caldera due to the rain the night before.
We arrived back earlier than scheduled. 😊
15人参加で、6人が日本人、あとは中国、韓国、お国は不明ですが白人の若い男性
中国語と英語の通訳者さんも同行
バスの隣席の韓国の女性と拙い英語で会話でき、楽しかった
前夜の雨のせいで、阿蘇山火口は見えなくて少し残念
帰り到着が予定より早くて(^^ )
At the Aso volcano crater, a folding umbrella is not useful in rainy weather; a raincoat is better.
阿蘇山火口は雨天時、折りたたみ傘役に立たず、雨がっぱがいいです
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/04 |
Reviewed by: yoshiey
Unfortunately, we couldn't see anything at Mount Aso due to the fog, and it was overcast the whole time, but I'm glad we were able to visit Takachiho Gorge. The lunch was also delicious. The guide and the interpreter (Chinese) were both very good. I recommend it!
あいにく霧がかかってて阿蘇山は何も見えなかったし、ずっと曇り空でしたが、高千穂狭にも行けてよかったです。お昼も美味しかったです。ガイドさんと通訳(中国語)の方のガイドもとってもよかったです。お薦めします!
I think it would be good to have something to wear over your clothes, as the temperature at Mount Aso is about three degrees lower.
阿蘇山は3度くらい気温が低めなので、羽織るものがあるといいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/04 |
Reviewed by: ぴやてぃ
I was very pleased to be able to visit tourist spots around Kumamoto, such as Mount Aso, Takachiho Gorge, and Amano Iwato Shrine. The guide's explanations were very interesting, and they greatly enhanced my understanding of the places I visited.
阿蘇山、高千穂峡、天岩戸神社と熊本周辺の観光地を巡ることが出来てとてもよかったです。ガイドさんの説明もとても興味深いものがたくさんあり、その場所を見学する際の解像度があがりとてもよかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/21 |
Reviewed by: みっち
It was chilly at the top of Mount Aso. I thought it would be nice to have an extra layer. Takachiho was hot. I was able to visit Takachiho Shrine during my free time, which made for a truly fulfilling experience. This arrangement was made possible thanks to our guide. Although we encountered a sudden rainstorm along the way, our guide was considerate, and I appreciated their thoughtfulness. Despite being during the Obon holiday period, the schedule was smooth and on time. I hope Takachiho Shrine can be included in the tour. I am grateful to the guide, interpreter, and driver for a comfortable tour.
阿蘇山上は、肌寒かった。織物が一枚あるといいと思った。高千穂は暑かった。自由時間を利用して高千穂神社まで行けて、本当に充実した時間でした。この手配もガイドさんのお陰で実現することができた。また、途中ににわか雷雨が降ったが、ガイドさんが気を使ってくれて、心遣いに感謝した。お盆期間中にもかかわらず定刻運航で、スムーズだった。高千穂神社もツアーに組み込まれたらいいなぁと思いました。快適なツアーは、ガイドさん、通訳さん、運転手さんに感謝です。
When it rains, the ground becomes particularly slippery, so I recommend wearing sneakers. If there's a chance of a sudden rain shower, having a sunshade that can be used for both sun and rain would be
雨だととくに足元が滑りやすくなるので、スニーカーがおすすめです。にわか雨がありそうなときは、晴雨兼用の日傘などがあるといいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/17 |
Reviewed by: 勝べい
It was so wonderful that I can't express it in words. The rain seemed to welcome us as it cleared up while we were exploring. Next time, I want to book a boat and enjoy the scenery.
言葉に表現できないほど最高でした。
雨も散策する時に晴れて私たち夫婦を歓迎しているようでした。
次回は、船を予約して景色を満喫したいものです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/19 |
Reviewed by: ちゃまめ
The roads were narrow and there were many people, but we walked at our own pace. The guide was very nice, and the conversation was really enjoyable. We were underprepared for Mount Aso and were too lightly dressed, so we gave up the moment we stepped outside because it was too cold. However, the weather was nice at Takachiho Gorge, and we had a great time at Amano Iwato Shrine. It was my first bus tour, and it was a hard day starting early in the morning, but I had a fulfilling time.
道幅も狭く、人も多かったのですが、自分達のペースで歩いて行きました。ガイドの方が良い方で、お話もとても楽しかったです。阿蘇山は準備不足で軽装だった為、外に出た瞬間寒過ぎて断念しましたが、高千穂峡から天岩戸神社は天気も良く、満喫しました。バスツアーは初めてで朝早くからハードな一日でしたが、充実した時間を過ごせました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/25 |
Reviewed by: かず
The meeting point was a bit hard to find, but you can efficiently tour various places in just one day. I've participated in other bus tours, but I was surprised by the quality of the lunch, which was better than other tours. When I participated, about 70% of the group were from Chinese-speaking regions, and there was also an interpreter who joined us separately from the guide.
集合場所がわかりづらかったですが、1日で色々と回れるので効率よく観光できます。他のバスツアーにも参加してますが、ランチの質かわほかツアーより良くてびっくりしました。私が参加した時は、7割程度中華圏の方でガイドさんとは別に通訳の片道も同乗されてました。
Comfortable sneakers
歩きやすいスニーカー
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/19 |
Reviewed by: ヒロコ
I chose this tour because I wanted to go to Mount Aso and Takachiho from Kumamoto. It was disappointing that I couldn't see anything at Mount Aso due to the fog, but Takachiho Gorge was very beautiful. We also stopped by Amano Iwato Shrine, and the lunch had a variety of dishes and was fairly tasty.
熊本から阿蘇山と高千穂に行きたかったのでこのツアーを選びました。阿蘇山は霧で何も見えず残念でしたが高千穂峡はとてもきれいでした。天岩戸神社にも寄るし、ランチも品数があってまあまあ美味しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/25 |
Reviewed by: とも
On a personal trip, I was able to efficiently visit power spots like "Kumamoto/Aso Mountain - Miyazaki/Takachiho Gorge + Amano Iwato," which cannot be covered in just one day. Additionally, the guide's explanations were excellent. I encountered many deities on this tour.
個人旅行では一日では巡れない「熊本/阿蘇山~宮崎/高千穂峡+天岩戸」などのパワースポットを効率よく回れて、尚かつ添乗員さんの説明は最高でした。このツアーでたくさんの神々とお会いしました。
If you read the guide briefly before participating, you'll understand the characteristics of the gods and have an even more enjoyable experience.
簡単にガイド文を読んで参加されますと、神様方の特徴が分かってより楽しいですよ。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/19 |
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During the tour, you will walk about 10,000 steps, so it's important to wear comfortable shoes, even if you don't walk much around the Aso volcano crater. Those going to the river should be mindful of